Chopta is a village located in Uttarakhand State, India. From this place trekking to Tungnath will be started. Tungnath is the 3rd temple of Panch Kedar. Other name of this place is Mini Switzerland. Snowfall in this place is most beautiful during the winter season. Major attractions of this place are Rock climbing, Rock craft, Snow trekking, Yoga, Trekking and Camping. For the bird watchers this is the best place. Best trekking routes of this region are Devariyatal, Tunganath and Chandrashilla.
What to see in Chopta:
Chandrashila: This is the hill on which Chopta and Tungnath Mandir are situated. Different peaks of Chandrashila are Trishul, Chaukhamba, Nandadevi, and Kedar. These peaks cover with snow during the winter seasons. This view is most attractive to the visitors. This place is famous for trekking. But during the winter season visitors are not allowed to do trekking.
Kanchula Korak Musk Deer Sanctuary: This is located in Chopta and Gopeshewar road. Area covered by this sanctuary is 5 sq.kms. Rare Himalayan wildlife can be seen here. Plenty of species of fauna can be seen here. This sanctuary is known for breeding musk deer.
What to see around Chopta:
Ukhimath: This village is famous for Lord Kedarnath temple. During the winter seasons snowfalls is more so this place is known as winter seat for Lord Kedarnath. Temples of Anirudh, Usha, Parvati and Shiva are also famous here. It is located 56kms away from the village.
Deoria Tal: It is located 45kms away from Chopta. Major attraction of this place is reflection of Chaukhamba Peaks can be seen in the waters of the lake.
Tungnath Mandir: This is the major nearby attraction of the village. It is believed that Ravana performed penance for Lord Shiva. Idols of this temple are Lord Shiva, Kaal Bhairav, Ved Vyasa, Pandavas, and Adi Shankaracharya. This place is one of the Panch Kedars. Due to huge snowfalls, temple does not open between November to March.
Kedarnath Mandir: This is situated near Mandakhi River. Shivalinga in the temple is one of the Jyothirlingas. Shape of this temple is Pyramid. 200 idols of Lord Shiva can be seen here. This was constructed by Adi Shankaracharya. It is located 70kms away from Chopta.
Madhyamaheswara Mandir: It is located in Rudraprayaga. Left side of the temple is so attractive with green alpine meadows and right side of Himalayas covered with snow attracts the visitors. North Indian architectural style can be seen here. Nearby attractions of this temple are Madmaheshwar and Ganga Junction, Kedarnath peak and Neelkanth Peak.
Getting to Chopta: Chopta is well connected with road ways. From the cities such as Jalandar, Fariadabad, Nagpur, Ghaziabad, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Noida, Gurgoan buses reach to this place. Nearest railway station is located at Rishikesh.
Getting around Chopta: Buses, Private vehicles, taxis, Jeeps are available to visit the surrounding places of Chopta.
Best time to visit Chopta: Visitors can reach this place throughout the year. During the winter season snowfall is attractinsg the tourists. People who do not have stamina to control cold better to avoid visiting this place during winter season.
Where to stay in Chopta: Accommodations of this place are very limited. Only budget and midrange hotels are available to stay in Chopta. Best hotels in Chopta are Nanda Devi paryatak Awas, Alpine Adventure camp and Hotel Snow view.
Where to eat in Chopta: Limited restaurants are available to have food in Chopta. Tibetan, Indian and Nepali food is available. Most common food is Noodles.